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SaniGlaze Helps Control MRSA and Other Infectious Organisms in Healthcare Facilities

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and other resistant infectious organisms continue to be a concern for healthcare facilities. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 1974, MRSA infections accounted for two percent of the total number of staph infections; in 1995 it was 22%; in 2004 it was 63%.

Impact on Your Bottom Line - Medicare No Longer Covers "Preventable" Infections

Although a commitment to patient health is the main priority, MRSA and related infections are now affecting the bottom-line of every healthcare provider. Medical News Today reported that, starting in 2009, Medicare, the US government's health insurance program for elderly and disabled Americans, will not cover the costs of "preventable" conditions, mistakes and infections resulting from a hospital stay. Instead, the bill will be picked up by the hospital itself since the rules don't allow the hospital to charge the patient.

Frequent Cleaning and Disinfection of Rooms Recommended by CDC

With the healthcare industry already facing layoffs due to the nation's economic downturn, it is important to find and implement solutions to stop the spread of infectious organisms and keep costs down. According to CDC data, the main mode of transmission for MRSA or other multi-drug resistant organisms is by contact with an infected patient or surfaces contaminated with their body fluids. In order to control the spread of these organisms, the CDC recommends frequent cleaning and disinfection of rooms inhabited by patients who are known or suspected to be infected.

University of Minnesota Shows that General Surface Cleaning Increases Effectiveness of Disinfectants

A study by the University of Minnesota found that general surface cleaning is a key step that must precede disinfecting. General surface cleaning physically removes all visible dirt, organic matter, and bacteria. If organic matter is not first removed, it can inactivate disinfectants. However, proper surface cleaning will remove many microorganisms and increase the effectiveness of the disinfectant. The study also stated that a general surface clean must ALWAYS precede disinfection, even if the surface is visibly clean.

SaniGlaze Shields Tile and Grout from Contaminants and Makes Surface Cleaning Easy

Before attempting to disinfect an area containing ceramic tile, facility managers should be aware of the contaminants that have become embedded in the porous tile and grout surface over time: dirt, urine, mold, and bacteria. If the surface has been in contact with the bodily fluids of a patient infected with MRSA or other infectious organisms, there is no sure way to clean and disinfect this surface.

The SaniGlaze Restoration Bonding Process transforms the tile surface, making it non-porous and much easier to maintain. Independent laboratory tests confirm that mold, mildew and other organisms cannot breed in a SaniGlaze restored floor because its grout sealing bonding technology creates a non-porous, protective surface that prohibits moisture and contaminant absorption. Soil and contaminants can still be deposited on the surface, but are easily removed using environmentally-friendly chemicals.

SaniGlaze Tile & Grout Restoration is a Key Part of Any Truly Health-Focused Cleaning Program

A recent edition of Cleaning & Maintenance Management cautioned that we can no longer judge a facility's level of cleanliness by simply evaluating aesthetic appearance. Instead, a true health-focused cleaning program focuses on cleaning at the unseen microbial level through the use of disinfectants. SaniGlaze transforms porous tile and grout from a reservoir of infectious organisms, into an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and properly disinfected. This is a key component in efforts to control the spread of MRSA and other resistant infectious organisms in healthcare settings.